Determining who is at fault in causing an accident has critical implications for any personal injury claim. The person who carries the fault in causing an accident is the one who will be found legally liable to pay damages to the person injured by the accident. Determining fault, however, can be a complex task and…
Continue reading…Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
Getting out for a walk, run, or jog can be a great way to get fresh air and some exercise. Being a pedestrian, however, has its own set of dangers. Pedestrians are particularly vulnerable to nearby traffic patterns. Lacking both the size, weight, and protections that come with riding in a car, pedestrians stand to…
Continue reading…What Is a Herniated Disc?
Spinal injuries are extremely common in motor vehicle accidents as well as slip and falls. They can range in nature and severity but often prove to be painful and commonly cause discomfort well into the future. One such common type of spinal injury in personal injury cases is a herniated disc. What Is a Herniated…
Continue reading…Common Causes of Rollover Accidents
The thought of being involved in a rollover accident is scary, to say the least. A rollover crash is said to occur when a vehicle is forced onto its side or even its roof. Vehicle occupants are often ejected from or trapped in their vehicles in these kinds of devastating crashes. The injuries can be…
Continue reading…Is California a No-Fault State?
While they might be the most interesting or easy to understand things in the world, insurance laws can have profound impacts on people. In order to fully understand your rights when you are in an automobile accident, having at least a basic knowledge of your state’s insurance laws can be critical. For instance, do you…
Continue reading…Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries
While motorcycles appeal to many for the freedom they have come to represent and the thrill factor, there are also very real and very prominent risks associated with motorcycles. Did you know that, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists are 26 times more likely to sustain fatal injuries in a crash…
Continue reading…What Is Negligence?
Have you heard of the word “negligence?” You may have heard it in passing. You may have an idea of what it means. You may have a sense that it has additional meaning in the legal context and you would be right. Negligence plays a central role in personal injury law, in particular. In fact,…
Continue reading…Common Causes of Bike Accidents and How to Avoid Them
Riding a bike can be a great recreational activity, physical fitness activity, as well as a great means of transportation. There are, however, risks associated with biking. Being smaller than other vehicles means you are much more difficult for motorists to see. Being out in the open and lacking the protections that come with being…
Continue reading…Problems Social Media Use Can Create for Your Personal Injury Case
Social media has become totally ingrained in everyday life. Often not a day will go by without checking Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or some other social media platform. It can be a great way to stay in touch with friends and family as well as stay up to date on what is going on in the…
Continue reading…How Does UM Coverage Work?
When you go to sign up for your auto insurance policy, there can be an overwhelming amount of information. There are also a significant number of choices you will need to make. One such choice will be whether you want uninsured or underinsured (UM/UIM) coverage and, if so, how much coverage you want. In order…
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